Comparative analysis of external locking plate and combined frame external fixator for open distal tibial fractures: a comprehensive assessment of clinical outcomes and financial implications

[1] Beltsios M(2009)External fixation as a primary and definitive treatment for tibial diaphyseal fractures Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 4 81-87

[2] Savvidou O(2016)Experience in fixation of the infected non-union tibia by Ilizarov technique - a retrospective study of 42 cases Rev Bras Ortop. 52 670-675

[3] Kovanis J(2017)Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Fractures of the Lower Extremity Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 84 330-340

[4] Alexandropoulos P(2022)A Comparative Study of Treatment With External Fixator Versus Antibiotic Coated Intramedullary Nail in Infected Non-union Long Bones Cureus 14 e29659-528

[5] Papagelopoulos P(1992)The mono fixator in the primary stabilization of femoral shaft fractures in multiply-injured patients Injury 23 525-1927

[6] Meleppuram JJ(2012)Metaphyseal locking compression plate as an external fixator for the distal tibia Int Orthop 36 1923-2237

[7] Ibrahim S(2015)Locking compression plate as an external fixator in treating closed distal tibial fractures Int Orthop 39 2227-e458

[8] Rommens PM(2015)External fixation using a locking plate: a reliable way in treating distal tibial fractures J Orthop Trauma 29 e454-690

[9] Küchle R(2015)External Fixation: Principles and Applications J Am Acad Orthop Surg 23 683-223

[10] Hofmann A(2017)Externalized locking compression plate as an alternative to the unilateral external fixator: a biomechanical comparative study of axial and torsional stiffness Bone Joint Res 6 216-S17

[1] Beltsios M(2009)External fixation as a primary and definitive treatment for tibial diaphyseal fractures Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 4 81-87

[2] Savvidou O(2016)Experience in fixation of the infected non-union tibia by Ilizarov technique - a retrospective study of 42 cases Rev Bras Ortop. 52 670-675

[3] Kovanis J(2017)Intramedullary Nailing of Metaphyseal Fractures of the Lower Extremity Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 84 330-340

[4] Alexandropoulos P(2022)A Comparative Study of Treatment With External Fixator Versus Antibiotic Coated Intramedullary Nail in Infected Non-union Long Bones Cureus 14 e29659-528

[5] Papagelopoulos P(1992)The mono fixator in the primary stabilization of femoral shaft fractures in multiply-injured patients Injury 23 525-1927

[6] Meleppuram JJ(2012)Metaphyseal locking compression plate as an external fixator for the distal tibia Int Orthop 36 1923-2237

[7] Ibrahim S(2015)Locking compression plate as an external fixator in treating closed distal tibial fractures Int Orthop 39 2227-e458

[8] Rommens PM(2015)External fixation using a locking plate: a reliable way in treating distal tibial fractures J Orthop Trauma 29 e454-690

[9] Küchle R(2015)External Fixation: Principles and Applications J Am Acad Orthop Surg 23 683-223

[10] Hofmann A(2017)Externalized locking compression plate as an alternative to the unilateral external fixator: a biomechanical comparative study of axial and torsional stiffness Bone Joint Res 6 216-S17